2026 – The Year of the Nettle
Roth Pflanzen is setting an example for biodiversity in 2026. Find out why the often underestimated stinging nettle is taking centre stage and how the largest garden centre in eastern Switzerland guarantees sustainable Swiss plant quality. A plea for ecological diversity.
Grown to inspire
Roth Pflanzen AG in Kesswil cultivates over 5,000 plant varieties on an area equivalent to around 30 football pitches. As the home of Swiss plants, the company is firmly committed to in-house production. The result is robust avenue trees, healthy fruit trees and a wide variety of shrubs that are optimally adapted to the local climate – quality that can be felt in every garden.
A heart for biodiversity: Focus on nettles
In 2026, Roth Pflanzen is putting the spotlight on an often overlooked heroine: the stinging nettle. Under the motto "The Year of the Stinging Nettle", the company is demonstrating that ecological gardening and aesthetics go hand in hand. The plant serves as a habitat for numerous butterfly species and as a valuable raw material in natural gardens. This focus underlines the company's commitment to an intact environment.
Sustainability as a foundation
At Roth Pflanzen, sustainability is not just a buzzword, but a way of life. With over 30 years of peat-free production, a huge wild hedge on the premises and 70% of its electricity needs covered by its own sources, the nursery sets new standards. Anyone who buys plants here is choosing ecological responsibility and regional value creation. Discover the range and sustainability projects.
